Dr. Daniel Sandweiss awarded Libra Professorship
Dr. Daniel Sandweiss has been named the Libra Professor of Anthropology and Climate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This appointment is effective July 1, 2024, and is awarded for a period of four years.
As stated in the fund description, Libra Professorships are to: build, enhance, and provide recognition for selected programs of the highest quality; promote excellence in the programs of a University of Maine System institution and make a major contribution in advising the missions of that institution; reward a program where special strength and excellence exist or encourage programs where strength and excellence are emerging; attract or reward exemplary faculty in the programs identified on the campuses; provide students with outstanding faculty models for teaching, research, and public service.